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2. Stroke - Wikipedia

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   Stroke is a medical condition in which poor blood flow to a part of the brain causes cell death. [5] There are two main types of stroke: ischemic, ...

3. Cerebral infarction - Wikipedia

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   Cerebral infarction, also known as an ischemic stroke, is the pathologic process that results in an area of necrotic tissue in the brain (cerebral infarct). [1] In mid to high income countries, a stroke is the main reason for disability among people and the 2nd cause of death. [2]

4. Will you have a stroke? These 17 factors can be ... - AOL

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   Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S., resulting in nearly 160,000 deaths annually. Stroke risk factors for women. For the first time, the stroke guidelines include specific ...

5. Transient ischemic attack - Wikipedia

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   A transient ischemic attack (TIA), commonly known as a mini-stroke, is a temporary (transient) stroke with noticeable symptoms that end within 24 hours. A TIA causes the same symptoms associated with a stroke, such as weakness or numbness on one side of the body, sudden dimming or loss of vision, difficulty speaking or understanding language or slurred speech.

6. How doctors may be able to predict your stroke risk through ...

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   Researchers believe this method provides a less invasive way of testing stroke risk than traditional tests. While some may say the eyes are a window to the soul, for quite a while, ...

7. Anterior cerebral artery syndrome - Wikipedia

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   To determine the type and characteristics of a stroke, brain imaging is an essential part of the stroke patient evaluation process. The preferred imaging modality in this case is non-contrast computed tomography (CT) of the head. Depending on where they are or how big they are, anterior cerebral artery strokes may be overlooked on imaging tests.